The Daviess County Soil & Water Conservation District was formed in 1941 to provide information about soil, water and related natural resource conservation; identify and prioritize local soil and water resource concerns; and connect land users to sources of educational, technical and financial assistance to implement conservation practices and technologies.

Our Mission:

SWCD Awards 2016 Conservation Farmer of the Year

Each year, the Daviess County SWCD gives special recognition to a farmer or family farm in the county who demonstrates outstanding work in managing and improving their soil and water resources by making farm stewardship one of their primary goals. This award, sponsored by Farm Bureau, is announced at the District's Annual Meeting. Due to prior plans, this year's recipient was unable to attend and just received his award recently. It is with sincere respect and appreciation that we recognize Jeremy Jerger as the Daviess County SWCD 2016 Conservation Farmer of the Year. Jeremy's commitment to conservation is evident in that he not only plants cover crops using no-till methods, but also grows his own high-quality cereal rye cover crop seed. Thank you Jeremy!

Conservation Partners

Upcoming Events

Rain Barrel Sale

The Daviess County SWCD and the City of Washington's Stormwater Department are offering 50-gallon rain barrels for sale. Barrels are $65.00 + IN sales tax. Contact the SWCD if you are interested in purchasing a rain barrel, or print out the order form and mail it with your payment.

Client Gateway

Farmers, ranchers and private forest landowners can now do business with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through an online portal. With the launch of the Conservation Client Gateway, producers will have the ability to work with conservation planners online to access Farm Bill programs, request assistance, and track payments for their conservation activities. The Conservation Client Gateway is secure and is entirely voluntary, giving producers a choice between conducting business online or traveling to the USDA Service Center. To learn more, visit: www.nrcs.usda.gov/clientgateway

Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Natural Resources...

...But didn't know who to ask! Whether you have owned your land for a lifetime, or are a new Indiana landowner, you may have questions when it comes to land use and conservation. This is a quick guide for who to call and where to look when you have questions about natural resources and conservation on your land in Indiana.

The Daviess County Soil & Water Conservation District and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibit discrimination in all their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status.